H.B. Blades News

Another day, another injury, another corresponding roster move on the horizon. And a new twist - a bit of uncertainty surrounding safety Chris Horton.

Less than two weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, reserve linebacker H.B. Blades might play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome, Coach Jim Zorn said Friday.

After missing Weeks 5 and 6 of this season with a groin injury, Washington Redskins punter aggravated the injury in his first game back and won't punt Sunday at Atlanta.

Albert Haynesworth knows tough times. In 2006, Haynesworth played for a Tennessee Titans squad that started 0-5 before coming to Washington and pulling off a 25-22 upset victory over the Redskins.

His old coach? That's another matter. The Washington Redskins cornerback made it clear Monday that he's still no fan of Bobby Petrino, the coach who quit the Falcons during the 2007 season.

All except for Chris Cooley, H.B. Blades and Byron Westbrook were present when the first practice after the bye week began at 1 p.m., according to tweets by Rick Maese.

ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels is out for the season, and linebacker H.B. Blades and cornerback Byron Westbrook are recovering from knee surgery.

A doctor's second opinion on the Washington Redskins tight end's broken right ankle Tuesday gave Cooley hope that he can return to the field in a month.

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has never missed a game in his six-year career.

Already in trouble with a 2-5 record that has them in the NFC East cellar, the bad news continues to pile up for the Washington Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook left with a concussion in the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins.

Final observations from the Redskins' 14-6 loss to Kansas City: -- Although the timeline is unclear, Jim Zorn told Jason Campbell in the second quarter that he had one more drive to get things turned around.

Jason Reid , Washington Post staff writer and Redskins Insider blogger, will be online Friday, Oct.

Redskins.com breaks down some of the key matchups to keep an eye on during Sunday's Redskins-Buccaneers game at FedExField.

Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth said he's not certain how a hip injury he suffered in Sunday's 19-14 loss at Detroit will affect him in the coming weeks.

Haynesworth made just four tackles and registered no sacks or hurries in the Redskins ' 23-17 season-opening loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, but Blache said he wasn't disappointed.

Time and again last year, Renaldo Wynn would stare across the line and see the imposing Brandon Jacobs standing there, waiting to carry the ball.

Has the dry spell ended? For years, the Redskins have struggled to force fumbles and interceptions.

STEELERS at REDSKINS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009 KICKOFF IS AT 7:30 P.M. FEDEX FIELD Steelers vs.

STEELERS at REDSKINS SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009 KICKOFF IS AT 7:30 P.M. FEDEX FIELD Steelers vs.